King Manor's newest exhibition Jamaica | Jamaica explores the history of Jamaican immigration to New York City and the lasting impact of Jamaican culture on the local community.

King Manor will open the exhibition with a festive launch party on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in honor of Jamaican Independence Day. It will run from 5:00-8:00pm.

The event will be held behind the museum and will feature:

• The Braata Folk Singers, part of Braata Productions, New York’s premier Jamaican and Caribbean folk culture organization

• Authentic Caribbean cuisine from local food vendors

• Guest speakers

• A chance to see the new Exhibition Jamaica | Jamaica

Getting Here:

King Manor Museum is located in King Park at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, New York near the E train terminus at Jamaica Center, the LIRR to Jamaica, the F train to Parsons, and many bus lines.

Our History:

The museum was the home and farm of founding father Rufus King from 1805 to 1827. Rufus King was a framer of the U.S. Constitution, and an early, outspoken opponent of slavery. King Manor later became the estate of King’s son, John Alsop King, who served as New York’s Governor (1857-1858) where he fought against unfair fugitive slave laws. King Manor uses this history to teach critical thinking to over 14,000 visitors a year. Detailed information about King Manor’s events, history, and other programs is available at www.kingmanor.org.